Certification of Wind Turbines

WindGuard Certification offers the whole service spectrum for a successful certification of wind turbines. The certification process is carried out according to the rules and regulations of IEC 61400 and FGW TR 3/ 4/ 8. Constant high quality is ensured via the accreditation by Germany’s national accreditation body, DAkkS. The scope of certification services covers: Type Certification of new Wind Turbines. Power Generating Units and Power Generating Systems. Onshore and Offshore.

1. Conceptual Stage

Researched globally:

technical standards

grid code compliance

other local specifications

2. Type Certification

Compliance evaluation and validation of

Design Basis

Design

Manufacturing

Type Testing

Type Testing

Power Curve Measurement

Noise Measurement

Load Measurement

Power Quality Measurement

3. (Condition Monitoring System)

Certification of Condition Monitoring System

Certification of Condition Monitoring Bodies

4. German Type Approval

Tower and Foundation

Certification Reports

5. Project Permitting

Expert Opinion on

Safety Systems

Icing Sensors

Fire Protection

Technical Questions

Non-conformity Assessments

PGS Certificate

Off shore Project Certification according to BSH

6. Operation

Damage Assessments

Inspections

Conformity Declaration

7. Continued Operation

Certification of continued operation beyond design lifetime

WindGuard Certification: test – measure – inspect: certify

Benefit from the interdisciplinary know-how and long-standing industry knowledge of our engineers. Opt for the safe route in the complex environment of guidelines and norms. Choose WindGuard, a name known world-wide for full performance and reliability, based on our decades of experience and a strong commitment to independence and neutrality. Choose a partner who brings extensive scientific and operational experience for the successful solution of your certification tasks.

Why certify wind turbines?

In order for a modern wind turbine to be commissioned safely on all markets, manufacturers and operators have to ensure that all (country-specific) legal and technical requirements are met. This way it can be guaranteed, that grid stability is not jeopardized by the turbine and its components.

Why a fully active certification partner is important

Onshore or offshore locations, different geographical, political and bureaucratic environments, faster innovation cycles, new technical records and increasingly networked energy concepts: The certification of wind turbines confronts every manufacturer with a variety of factors. We provide you with the one-stop shop solution - covering all measurements and the type certificate.

WindGuard specialists have years of practical experience and are actively involved in the design of existing policies. Talk to us first when it comes to the type certification and electrical certification of wind turbines.